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Alexandria, VA - June 25, 2013 - CamRanger LLC, creators of the award winning CamRanger, a device that wirelessly controls Canon and Nikon digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) cameras, has released a new Android app for wireless control of Canon and Nikon DSLRs for photography and movie recording. The new application allows wireless tethering to Android users with their Canon or Nikon DSLR camera using the CamRanger device or allows wireless file transmission to the Android device.

“Until now, the CamRanger has been a great tool for photographers with iPads, iPhones, or Mac and Windows computers,” stated Dave Pawlowski, co-founder and co-developer of CamRanger. “We are pleased to announce that users of Android tablets and phones can now control their Digital SLR camera using the CamRanger device.”

The CamRanger is a wireless device that plugs into your Digital SLR camera to create an ad hoc wireless network that can be used without existing internet to connect a camera to an Android tablet or phone (running OS 3.2 and higher), as well as to an iPad, iPhone, or Mac or Windows computers. Free apps are either available from the Google Play store or the iTunes store.

“We regularly update the CamRanger software, making it compatible with more devices and cameras in the market,” added Dave Pawlowski. “It was a natural step to allow photographers who own Android devices to use the CamRanger device.”

The CamRanger has a wireless range of up to 150 feet for wireless tethering for photography and video monitoring and control. The CamRanger allows wireless tethering for over 30 different Canon and Nikon cameras. The included software includes live view, touch focusing, focus stacking, intervalometer, HDR, changing settings, record and focus during movie, client mode and much more. The CamRanger can also act as a wireless file transmitter for Canon and Nikon cameras. It operates on a rechargeable and replaceable battery and can be recharged using a USB cable or AC adapter. The system comes with its own protective case for safe storage and an Ethernet cable for firmware upgrades.

Modifications enabled with this upgrade of firmware, release date June 25, 2013

When images captured using a flash in Manual or Repeating flash mode were played back with the “Overview” display enabled, flash output level was displayed in the flash compensation portion of the display. This issue has been resolved.

When the AE/AF lock button was pressed with Special Effects mode enabled, Selective Color selected, and the view magnified with selective color options displayed in live view, the image did not change while live view was active. This issue has been resolved.

An issue that caused the Viewfinder Virtual Horizon to freeze when certain operations were performed has been resolved.

When images captured with white balance bracketing enabled were played back, a white balance fine-tuning value of 9 (steps) was displayed even for images captured with a fine-tuning value of 10 (steps) applied. This issue has been resolved.

An issue that prevented cursor movement when certain operations were performed in calendar playback mode has been resolved.

The size of some text displayed in calendar playback mode has been modified.

Display of focal lengths in 35mm [135] format recorded in image Exif data has been corrected.

With movie recording at 1920 × 1080/24p in M exposure mode, subject brightness did not change, even when shutter speed was adjusted. This issue has been resolved.

Confirming the firmware version:

Turn on the D7100

Press the MENU button and select Firmware Version from the setup menu. The camera's firmware version will be displayed.

Turn off the D7100

Basic Upgrade instructions:

Create a new folder with an appropriate name on your computer.

Choose the correct download below for the computer system you are using, and save the download to the folder created in step 1.

Run the downloaded file to create the folder titled D7100Update, containing the following file: D7100_0101.bin

Format an approved memory card in the camera, then remove .

Copy the D7100_0101.bin file to the top level of the memory card using a memory card reader or similar device, do not copy the file into any folder on the memory card.

Insert memory card into the cameras memory card slot, and switch on.

Select Firmware Version from the setup menu and follow the instructions displayed to upgrade the camera's firmware.

DO NOT switch off the camera at any time during the update, doing so may result in the need for service.

After the upgrade is complete, trun the camera off and remove the memory card.

Check the cameras firmware version to be sure it completed.

Format memory card in camera for use.

* - Firmware updates can be performed for you at authorized Nikon service centers.

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